Rural Development Water and Environmental Programs (USDA WEP) has consistently supported rural communities in completing necessary upgrades to their water and wastewater facilities. With WEP funding at risk, your voice is more important than ever. Pledge your support for USDA Rural Development Water and Environmental Programs, as they provide to rural water and wastewater systems that support public health, economic vitality, technical assistance, and affordability in communities across America.
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Be Proactive about Cybersecurity – You will sleep better at night
Many things will keep water suppliers up at night — supply chain issues, COVID illnesses of staff, family and friends, approaching severe weather and cybersecurity breaches. There are numerous resources to assist water suppliers with unraveling the complicated web of how someone can attack the …
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Your Voice in Washington, DC
MRWA Members make their voices heard in Washington through our vigorous ongoing efforts to raise the profile of rural water by keeping our elected officials posted on our evolving industry issues. We are currently working with Congress on supply chain delays, regulatory impact, PFAS legislation, …
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2021 Annual Membership Awards
MRWA hears a lot of stories about the amazing things our members do every day, especially during the COVID-19 shutdown and reemergence. This year, we will be presenting our awards in person, filming the presentation, and sending it out through all of our social media …
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PFAS Cost Recovery Action: Information from the National Rural Water Association
If your system has had PFAS detections at any level or there is a potential contaminant source in your area, you can register your utility now to be eligible to recover any current or future expenses associated with PFAS testing, treatment and/or remediation. Read the …
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Passage of The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021
Excerpt from AP News “The increased spending called for in the water bill goes to two longstanding programs that work like infrastructure banks — one for drinking water and the other for wastewater. Each program is set to get up to $14.65 billion over five …